keep
verbTo keep or choose something.
- ficar com
Portuguese pattern: ficar com + something.
You can keep the book.
Pode ficar com o livro.
keep
verbPlace something where it will remain for later use.
- guardar
Portuguese pattern: guardar.
Keep the receipt in your wallet.
Guarde o recibo na carteira.
keep
verbContinue to have or preserve something in the same condition.
- manter
Manter preserves a state; guardar puts something away; ficar com retains or chooses it.
Keep the door closed.
Mantenha a porta fechada.
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